Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... - The Firearms Forum

ponycar17 · 09-04-2011, 11:02 PM

Honestly, I see more than enough people passing these days and I don't see a refreshing replacement from the younger generation. Who is going to fill YOUR shoes? Who is going to spirit along the hobby and sacred right that you so loved? Get in touch! Teach a youngster or otherwise unknowing friend to shoot and care for firearms. Our sport is dying, whether anyone wants to admit it or not. That is all...

armedandsafe · 09-05-2011, 12:36 AM

I am and have.

Pops

jack404 · 09-05-2011, 02:27 AM

helped start the junior shooters program here a while back

http://www.juniorshooters.com.au/main/Home.htm
and their own magazine
http://www.ssaa.org.au/junior-shoote...r-shooter.html

started a political party to defend shooters rights and we now have major say in state laws and as elections around the nation happen we are feilding candidates for EVERY seat ( mainly exservicemen/women )

http://www.shootersandfishers.org.au/

and working on a couple other programs that i'll keep in the dark until they are launched to prevent sabotage as now the watermelon groups ( green on the outside , but red on the inside ) have realised we can and are fighting back and winning

bluesea112 · 09-05-2011, 02:43 AM

I don't agree. I think we are winning the war for gun rights. Just look at the number of states that have passed concealed carry laws. Ten to fifteen years ago people would have laughed in your face if you had suggested such a thing. I don't know about other states, but the govornor of Texas (Rick Perry) has passed so many pro gun laws that I cannot count them. Another example is the Supreme Courts recent ruling on the 2nd Amendment, and the courts ruling on the Washington DC matter. The American public is being educated, and the NRA is the driving force behind that education. The best two ways to insure our gun rights in this country is to 1) Teach a youngster to shoot and hunt 2) Support the NRA both financially and by volunteering your time at NRA sponsored events.

We have to stop being pessimists and start being optimists. Look at all of the battles we have won and stop playing the role of the victim. Negativity and doom and gloom drama breeds failure, because people get tired of hearing paranoid rants about how they are out to get us. Positive attitudes bring positive results, and we have a lot of positive results to be proud of. For the first time in 100 years, we are finally starting to win.

ponycar17 · 09-05-2011, 07:54 AM

bluesea, I agree that gun rights are increasing. I just don't know who they're benefiting or how they'll be maintained with a dwindling number of people who exercise the right. The number of folks I encounter who have never fired a gun is pretty staggering. I worry that we're a very vocal minority whose numbers really aren't there. I hope I'm wrong.

Of course, thanks to all who do propagate the hobby.

ponycar17 · 09-05-2011, 08:14 AM

And this would probably be the way NOT to introduce others to firearms....

Boss Shows Off Gun to Convenience Store Employee, Accidentally Shoots Her

cutter · 09-05-2011, 08:40 AM

Can't fix stupid!!! People like him don't do us any favors.

Maximilian II · 09-05-2011, 01:57 PM

In the process! The grandson is just 2 right now, maybe next year I'll see about a lesson or three.

Juker · 09-05-2011, 02:09 PM

The last dozen gun shows I've attended have been packed to the walls. I schedule my range time at odd hours, otherwise there's a wait. I'm talking more and more with folks who have guns, or are in the process. My gut feeling is that we have a lot of active gun owners and shooters who aren't involved in clubs or organizations or forums, and don't give a tinker's damn what the government says or threatens - they know it's a God-given and constitutional right, and no law is going to affect their ownership of firearms.

HunterAlpha1 · 09-05-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ponycar17

And this would probably be the way NOT to introduce others to firearms....

Boss Shows Off Gun to Convenience Store Employee, Accidentally Shoots Her

alot of gun owners need to take another look at their gun safety practices. i know mine isn't perfect. i've pretty much got finger-out-of-the-trigger-guard down pretty well, but still need to work on muzzle control.

dad2thebone · 09-05-2011, 03:50 PM

Im passing on my love of this sport to my grandsons now. I dont push it on them but let it grow on it's own.My sons are both involved with this and help the old man teach the respect and safety that comes with gun ownership. Im proud of all of em and have a blast being with em to share this.

Chinook · 09-05-2011, 04:53 PM

I am a 4th generation NW waterfowler, and Blacktail hunter. I have hunted, and shot with all of my predecessors/teachers and I'm so proud to say that! I have a beautiful lady that calls me her man. And I am proud to say that I have changed her, her sons, and their extended families views about gun-ownership. The little guy has a real interest in the sporting aspect of shooting, but not so much the harvest... Which is more than I can ask for! The fact that he changes modes. He focuses, and becomes so determined.. Is astonishing. Firearms have always been a part of my life, and now I have introduced a whole family to the joys, and excitement of harvesting waterfowl, and plinking .22's all afternoon! Cool to see the change in view, once someone gets a real world picture about the why's, and what's of gun ownership. I dont have kids of my own, but when Brandon asks when is the next time we go shoot, it makes me as proud as I've ever felt. And I almost poo'd my britches when he asked how to do preventative maintenance on my Remington 512 he currently shoots. He has always watched me clean and oil the bolt, and chamber after every outing, and swab the barrel every 1000 rounds or so... But he is now starting to take ownership of the tool he uses. Its too cool!

09-04-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... Honestly, I see more than enough people passing these days and I don't see a refreshing replacement from the younger generation. Who is going to fill YOUR shoes? Who is going to spirit along the hobby and sacred right that you so loved? Get in touch! Teach a youngster or otherwise unknowing friend to shoot and care for firearms. Our sport is dying, whether anyone wants to admit it or not. That is all... __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book -->

09-05-2011, 12:36 AM	#2
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... I am and have. Pops

09-05-2011, 02:27 AM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... helped start the junior shooters program here a while back http://www.juniorshooters.com.au/main/Home.htm and their own magazine http://www.ssaa.org.au/junior-shoote...r-shooter.html started a political party to defend shooters rights and we now have major say in state laws and as elections around the nation happen we are feilding candidates for EVERY seat ( mainly exservicemen/women ) http://www.shootersandfishers.org.au/ and working on a couple other programs that i'll keep in the dark until they are launched to prevent sabotage as now the watermelon groups ( green on the outside , but red on the inside ) have realised we can and are fighting back and winning Last edited by jack404; 09-05-2011 at 02:30 AM..

09-05-2011, 02:43 AM	#4
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... I don't agree. I think we are winning the war for gun rights. Just look at the number of states that have passed concealed carry laws. Ten to fifteen years ago people would have laughed in your face if you had suggested such a thing. I don't know about other states, but the govornor of Texas (Rick Perry) has passed so many pro gun laws that I cannot count them. Another example is the Supreme Courts recent ruling on the 2nd Amendment, and the courts ruling on the Washington DC matter. The American public is being educated, and the NRA is the driving force behind that education. The best two ways to insure our gun rights in this country is to 1) Teach a youngster to shoot and hunt 2) Support the NRA both financially and by volunteering your time at NRA sponsored events. We have to stop being pessimists and start being optimists. Look at all of the battles we have won and stop playing the role of the victim. Negativity and doom and gloom drama breeds failure, because people get tired of hearing paranoid rants about how they are out to get us. Positive attitudes bring positive results, and we have a lot of positive results to be proud of. For the first time in 100 years, we are finally starting to win.

09-05-2011, 07:54 AM	#5
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... bluesea, I agree that gun rights are increasing. I just don't know who they're benefiting or how they'll be maintained with a dwindling number of people who exercise the right. The number of folks I encounter who have never fired a gun is pretty staggering. I worry that we're a very vocal minority whose numbers really aren't there. I hope I'm wrong. Of course, thanks to all who do propagate the hobby. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

09-05-2011, 08:14 AM	#6
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... And this would probably be the way NOT to introduce others to firearms.... Boss Shows Off Gun to Convenience Store Employee, Accidentally Shoots Her __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

09-05-2011, 08:40 AM	#7
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 630	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... Can't fix stupid!!! People like him don't do us any favors. Last edited by cutter; 09-05-2011 at 08:41 AM..

09-05-2011, 01:57 PM	#8
Maximilian II Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 1,381	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... In the process! The grandson is just 2 right now, maybe next year I'll see about a lesson or three. __________________ Karma is just justice, without the satisfaction. And I don't believe in justice. -Joe Sarno, bagman.

09-05-2011, 02:09 PM	#9
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... The last dozen gun shows I've attended have been packed to the walls. I schedule my range time at odd hours, otherwise there's a wait. I'm talking more and more with folks who have guns, or are in the process. My gut feeling is that we have a lot of active gun owners and shooters who aren't involved in clubs or organizations or forums, and don't give a tinker's damn what the government says or threatens - they know it's a God-given and constitutional right, and no law is going to affect their ownership of firearms. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

09-05-2011, 03:50 PM	#11
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... Im passing on my love of this sport to my grandsons now. I dont push it on them but let it grow on it's own.My sons are both involved with this and help the old man teach the respect and safety that comes with gun ownership. Im proud of all of em and have a blast being with em to share this.

09-05-2011, 04:53 PM	#12
Chinook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 17 pulls, into the propwash... Contributor Posts: 423	Re: Who's going to fill your shoes? No, not a George Jones song... I am a 4th generation NW waterfowler, and Blacktail hunter. I have hunted, and shot with all of my predecessors/teachers and I'm so proud to say that! I have a beautiful lady that calls me her man. And I am proud to say that I have changed her, her sons, and their extended families views about gun-ownership. The little guy has a real interest in the sporting aspect of shooting, but not so much the harvest... Which is more than I can ask for! The fact that he changes modes. He focuses, and becomes so determined.. Is astonishing. Firearms have always been a part of my life, and now I have introduced a whole family to the joys, and excitement of harvesting waterfowl, and plinking .22's all afternoon! Cool to see the change in view, once someone gets a real world picture about the why's, and what's of gun ownership. I dont have kids of my own, but when Brandon asks when is the next time we go shoot, it makes me as proud as I've ever felt. And I almost poo'd my britches when he asked how to do preventative maintenance on my Remington 512 he currently shoots. He has always watched me clean and oil the bolt, and chamber after every outing, and swab the barrel every 1000 rounds or so... But he is now starting to take ownership of the tool he uses. Its too cool!